Youth Services

Youth Services Story

Our Youth Services Areas provide access to traditional resources, creativity stations, computers and dynamic programming for a variety of ages and needs.  

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  Preschool Storytimes

  All three Lakeland Library locations have preschool storytimes for children ages 2-5 and their grownups! With stories, songs, rhymes, and activities, storytimes promote the development of preliteracy, verbal and listening skills, and socio-emotional skills.

  Kelly Branch Library Storytimes (10:15 AM select Tuesdays) 
  October 21

  Lakeland Public Library Storytimes (10 AM select Wednesdays) 
  October 15, 22, 29

  Larry R. Jackson Branch Storytimes (10 AM select Thursdays) 
  October 9, 16, 23

  Larry Jackson Branch Library Bilingual Storytime (10 AM last Thursday of the month) 
  October 30

  For more information, please contact the Kelly Branch Library 863.834.4286, Lakeland Public Library 863.834.4268, or Larry R. Jackson Branch Library 863.834.4288  

  Library Storytime Programs Events Calendar

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  Books

  • Lakeland Libraries' Online Catalog 
  • Newbery Award Winners List 
  • Accelerated Reader Bookfinder 
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  Our Visit to the Library

  This Visual Support Story uses photographs and simple sentences to help children feel comfortable visiting the Main Library allowing them to prepare and understand what to expect during their library visit.

   

  Tour the Lakeland Public Library

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